Mexican

Dutch Oven Chicken Carnitas is for Dinner.

Dutch Oven Chicken Carnitas takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Dutch Oven Chicken Carnitas takes 60 minutes to cook.

Dutch Oven Chicken Carnitas makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Dutch Oven Chicken Carnitas are:

1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onion, sliced
1 tbsp Olive Oil
6 clove Garlic
1 tbsp Cumin seed
1 tbsp Coriander seed
1 tbsp Chili powder
2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp chipotle chile pepper powder
1 cup Water
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp Oregano, ground
1 small can (4oz.) Green Chili Peppers
3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Here is how you make Dutch Oven Chicken Carnitas:

1. Preheat oven to 400?F.2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, saute 2 minutes, stirring. Add garlic, turn heat to medium, saute 4-5 minutes until fragrant and golden and onions are tender. Add spices and salt, toasting for 1-2 minutes3. Add water, soy and vinegar. Add oregano and optional green chilies. Stir.4. Place chicken in the liquid. 5. Cover and place dutch oven into the 400? oven or turn to low and simmer on stove top.6. Cook for 45 minutes. You?ll know if the meat is done when it?s 165-170F, or when it is tender and shreds easily with two forks. 7. 7. Shred the meat, then simmer gently on the stove until some of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 -10 more minutes.8. If you like very crispy carnitas, simmer until all the liquid is gone, and/ or drain well, then pan sear in oil to crisp, or place on a sheet pan and broil in the oven.Serving Size: Makes 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FARALLON.

The nutritional information for Dutch Oven Chicken Carnitas is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 268.0

• Total Fat: 8.0 g
• Cholesterol: 130.0 mg
• Sodium: 1,347.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 5.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 47.2 g

Dutch Oven Chicken Carnitas is Mexican cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Dutch Oven Chicken Carnitas is Low Carb